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Production Engineer

AXQ Capital
Location
New York
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$100,000 to $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, engineering, natural sciences, financial mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong programming and computer science fundamentals, with proficiency in Python
  • Proficiency with Linux and familiarity with databases, networking, operating systems, concurrency, or distributed systems
  • Strong interest in financial markets, market structure, trading systems, and risk management
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, ownership, and communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with trading, risk management, clearing, reconciliation, production operations, or financial-market infrastructure
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or ELK
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, cloud infrastructure, databases, or job scheduling
  • Internship, project, or professional experience in quantitative trading, market making, brokerage, asset management, exchanges, or fintech
  • Effective use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and Codex
What the job really is

As a Production Engineer at AXQ Capital, you will support global algorithmic trading operations by overseeing live trading and production systems. Your responsibilities include monitoring trading activities, investigating system issues, and building tools to enhance operational efficiency. You will also collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and prepare for market events while providing coverage during U.S. market hours.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid time off
  • Regular office-provided meals and team events
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires coverage during U.S. market hours, which may involve irregular hours
  • The salary range is broad, indicating potential variability based on experience
  • New graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply, suggesting a welcoming environment for less experienced candidates
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